A president and former world-class businessman who ended stupid trade deals, eliminated the deficit, presided over an economic boom who had a great sense of humor and was a great communicator.
If he's successful, he'll be viewed this way.
If he's a failure, he'll be viewed like a 21st century Ulysses S. Grant.
I do think that, over time, the silly assertions of Trump being a racist will fade from view. The idea that he was compared to George Wallace will be considered as silly.
Are there any examples of a historical figure who's considered less racist now than he/she was at the time? I think everyone is thought of as more racist by people in 2017 than they were by their contemporaries.